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sandra83855
sandra83855

does any one take strontium after getting gut effects from alendronic acid?

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  • Mary_D_23339
    Mary_D_23339 sandra83855

    Posted

    Hi Sandra

    I was prescribed strontium ranelate and I took it for about 2 years until my doctor stopped it because of my medical history  (cardiovascular risk).

    Whilst I was on it my t score improved to the extent that I was no longer osteoporotic in my hips and my spine score improved  too - although still have osteoporosis there. I had NO side effects.  

    I've been on  Proloa now for four years  and currently waiting results of a dexa scan after a very unpleasant (first ever) reaction to Prolia.

    If t score has improved I (previously -4.9), I am hoping for a drug holiday.  

    Hope all goes well with your medication, although don't forget the calcium with magnesium, vitamin K2, vitamin D3 and of course lots of strength and weight bearing exercises if you are able.

     

    • sandra83855
      sandra83855 Mary_D_23339

      Posted

      Thanks Mary

      i don't know what my bone density measurements are as my previous GP didn't tell me. I have just moved and changed GP and the new one does not yet have my records. I know I have osteoporosis in my spine and a recent CT as a follow up to the major surgery I had last year apparently showed a wedge fracture at L3. My new GP is proposing strontium as alendronic acid had major effects on my gut and I now have a stoma! I'm not sure about it as I read the list of side effects and it seems strontium can have much the same effects! I suppose I'll just have to see what happens! I do quite a bit of walking etc and I will take supplements as instructed! 

      Thanks again

    • Anhaga
      Anhaga sandra83855

      Posted

      You could look into strontium citrate which I believe should be an OTC supplement.  I'm not sure, but I suspect ranelate (which btw has not been approved everywhere) is drug manufacturer's way of making money and no better than citrate, possibly with more side effects.  It works by replacing calcium in the bones, and as it is a more dense mineral than calcium your bone density appears to improve.  Whether the bones are more fracture resistant I don't know.  I suppose some studies must have been done.  But I have heard that the best ways to avoid risk of fracture include the right kinds of exercise and balance training - like Nordic walking and tai chi.  

      A study was done a few years ago which showed that a certain combination of nutrients also improved bone density measurably over a reasonable amount of time.  Google combination of micronutrients bone density.

  • Annmarie12
    Annmarie12 sandra83855

    Posted

    HI Sandra

    im taking it  and don't have any problems.  I  try to get calcium from my diet and I take vitamin k2 and vitamin d. 

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